A rich and fragrant curry featuring tender lamb shanks and creamy pumpkin, enhanced by a vibrant homemade Massaman curry paste. The slow-cooked lamb absorbs aromatic spices, while the pumpkin adds sweetness and velvety texture. Serve this delicious curry with steamed jasmine rice, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Bring to boil in a small pot, add washed and bring to the boil again. Put the lid on, lower the heat and cook for 12-15 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside with the lid on until ready to use.
Chop and prepare the ingredients for the curry paste, according to instructions above. In a medium size pan, toast the curry paste ingredients – , , , , , , , , – without oil for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Keep the heat on medium low.
Pound into a paste with a mortar and pestle, or blend in a food processor. Set aside.
Boil with , , , and , once comes to the boil. Add to simmer for 2 hours on low heat. Take out the lamb shanks and set aside. Strain the liquid and keep it to use in the final curry.
In a large size pot, add to fry the curry paste for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add , , , (from the previous step), , , , and , stir to combine, bring to boil on low heat, once comes to the boil. Add and to simmer for 15-20 or until the pumpkin is soft.
Transfer to the bowl, garnish with crushed roasted and serve with steamed .
Cooking the lamb shank separately will help you control the way the lamb is cooked and give you a flavourful stock. This step will also help keep the colour of the curry nice and bright red, as it won't overboil.